Waste Treatment Plant Operator III- Nights

Date: May 12, 2026

Location: Franklinville, NY, US, 14737

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Waste Treatment Plant Operator maintains and operates the plant Waste Water Treatment Plant to meet the required discharge requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all required laboratory tests necessary to meet regulations and operating parameters. 
• Evaluate operating data and make necessary changes to ensure that the plant meets discharge limits. 
• Make necessary process adjustments to ensure WWTP discharge limits are met. 
• Operate solids concentrating system and transport concentrated solids to designated location. 
• Maintain all necessary records for the WWTP. 
• Work with necessary chemicals used at the WWTP plant. 
• Maintain company confidentiality.  
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. 
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.  

The pay for this position is $26.05 - $26.60. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Required Education and Experience

• 2-years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to make decisions based on in-process results.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide.
• Maintain a Class B driver’s license. 
• Ability to attend WWTP training seminars. 
• Basic understanding of waste biological treatment process. 
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Waste water treatment operator license. 
  • SAP experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.


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